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French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool... Editorial
French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Macron rally in Arras
26 Apr 2017 · Arras, France
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French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool...

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26 Apr 2017

French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool factory in Amiens, northern France, on April 26, 2017. French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron was met on April 26, 2017 with boos and chants in favour of his far-right rival as he made a chaotic visit to an under-threat factory in northern France. During the hastily arranged visit, some in the crowd shouted "President Marine!" and booed as the 39-year-old former banker stood outside the Whirlpool appliance factory in the rustbelt city of Amiens.


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French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool... Editorial
French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Macron rally in Arras
26 Apr 2017 · Arras, France
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French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool...

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26 Apr 2017

French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool factory in Amiens, northern France, on April 26, 2017. French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron was met on April 26, 2017 with boos and chants in favour of his far-right rival as he made a chaotic visit to an under-threat factory in northern France. During the hastily arranged visit, some in the crowd shouted "President Marine!" and booed as the 39-year-old former banker stood outside the Whirlpool appliance factory in the rustbelt city of Amiens.


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French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool... Editorial
French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Macron rally in Arras
26 Apr 2017 · Arras, France
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French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool...

#1919668

26 Apr 2017

French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron (C) talks to an employee as he arrives at the Whirlpool factory in Amiens, northern France, on April 26, 2017. French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron was met on April 26, 2017 with boos and chants in favour of his far-right rival as he made a chaotic visit to an under-threat factory in northern France. During the hastily arranged visit, some in the crowd shouted "President Marine!" and booed as the 39-year-old former banker stood outside the Whirlpool appliance factory in the rustbelt city of Amiens.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · Chittagong, Bangladesh
#40
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#40

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#41
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#41

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#42
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#42

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#43
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#43

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#44
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#44

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#45
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#45

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#46
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#46

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#47
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#47

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#48
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#48

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#49
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#49

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#50
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#50

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#51
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#51

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot. In photo: the power generator house for the stone crushing machine in Jaflong.


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Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre... Editorial
Dust in the Wind
20 Aug 2011 · chittagong, Bangladesh
#52
Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dre...

#52

20 Aug 2011

Just west of the Indian border, Jaflong is a township whose natural abundance is under threat. This rural area has the potential to be a dream destination for urban-weary tourists seeking the tranquil surroundings of lush forests and pristine waterfalls. But unfortunately, all is not well here. Over the past two decades, Jaflong's landscape has been systematically destroyed. The vista that could have once come straight off an artist's canvas is changing fast. Perhaps forever. Boulders have become Jaflong's blight. With more than a hundred stone-extracting and crushing companies operating in and around its perimeter, the entire area has turned into a huge stone quarry. The stone traders excavated both sides of the Piyain River but did not fill the holes they dug for stones. The stone crushing units in Jaflong have also been posing a serious threat to the environment and the workers who work at the industry. The stone crushers are being operated in populous areas in violation of the rules, polluting the environment and posing a serious health risk. Locals said a lot of noise created by the stone crushers and the air pollution deter tourists from visiting the area. Respiratory diseases and headache are common among the labourers. “According to the rules, stone crushers must use water in the machine to stop dust from spreading but only a few firms abide by the rules, said Zakir, owner of a crushing unit. Around 500 stone crushing mills have been operating in Jaflong. The mining companies see Jaflong as an exploitable resource, rather than a scenic treasure and tourist’s hotspot.


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